Skip to content

9+ Words that rhyme with forfeit

Forfeit is a 2-syllable word with 9 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are discomfit, comfit, effort. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of forfeit

adjective
  1. surrendered as a penalty
noun
  1. something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
  2. a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something; "the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time"

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "forfeit" in lyrics

See how forfeit is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Watching them watching this, make other teams forfeit"
    Big Tuck f/ B.G., 50/50 Twin — U Need It
  • "Spit musical funeral, MC's forfeit"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ June Megalodon, Kevlaar 7 — MC Death March
  • "Do the knowledge first so you don't forfeit"
    Buddha Monk — Crazy Cats

What do these rhymes mean?

comfit
candy containing a fruit or nut make into a confection; "This medicine is home-confected"
comfort
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain; "he is a man who enjoys his comfort
discomfit
cause to lose one's composure
effort
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
surfeit
the state of being more than full the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall eating until excessively full

Use "forfeit" in a verse

Ready to write? Generate rap lyrics using "forfeit" as your theme:

Generate a verse

Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "forfeit" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like discomfit, comfit, effort create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "forfeit" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with forfeit?
Words that rhyme with forfeit include: discomfit, comfit, effort, comfort, surfeit, discomfort, beaufort, moffatt, seifert.
How many syllables does forfeit have?
Forfeit has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with forfeit?
There are 9 words that rhyme with forfeit: 9 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for forfeit in a song?
The strongest rhymes for forfeit in songwriting are discomfit, comfit, effort. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with forfeit?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with forfeit include discomfit, comfit, effort, comfort, surfeit. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: comfit, effort; 1-syllable: discomfit, discomfort. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

Find rhymes for another word